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Holland's North America Racing Picks for June 28
Ruidoso Downs
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#3 Another Brother (10-1) rallied from just off the pace before drawing off to defeat easier in his latest over 5 furlongs here in May in his first start after a short break. Trainer Fincher wins with 22% of his runn ...
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Bonanza Bets Blast; Hoosier Features Hit
Here is our report on hits and misses from the past week of harness racing across North America as presented by the TwinSpires Harness Preview Blog. Thursday, June 25 Though there was only one winner in our Power Plays Pick 3 at Saratoga, the con ...
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How to bet the First Lady Handicap at Ruidoso
An octet of fillies and mares will travel 6 panels in Sunday’s $50,000 First Lady H. at Ruidoso Downs.
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Lone Star Park plays for Sunday
A trio of stakes races highlight a fine nine-race card at Lone Star Park on Sunday.
Race 5 -- Lone Star Park Turf
Fillies and mares will travel one-mile in a solid affair. #7 Cowgirls Like Us (7-2) finished a clear third in a local pr ...
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Holland's North America Racing Picks for June 27
Ruidoso Downs
Race 8
#5 Laugharoo (10-1) has not been seen since finishing a close second after being involved from the start at this distance at Sunland in February. Chestnut has been working well for trainer Barton, who wins with 14% o ...
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Weekend Watch: Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout game
Our Weekend Watch feature touches on the most significant moments in sports history, and luckily for us in this modern age, many of them are viewable online, in their entirety.
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Harness racing: A key to winners at Hoosier Park
Indiana’s sole harness racetrack, Hoosier Park is still relatively new when compared to the sport’s history, no less its strong connection to Indiana. Since it established itself as a major force in racing and breeding, it has become home for successful horsemen.
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Newspaperofrecord winning the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1). (Photo by Coady Photography)
Belmont Park: Speed could dominate in Saturday turf stakes races
Grass races are frequently won with powerful bursts of acceleration from off the pace, but there’s a chance early speed will steal the show on Saturday at Belmont Park.
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Australian racing picks for Rosehill Gardens and Doomben
It’s the biggest night of the week for racing from Down Under and as per usual, there’s four Aussie Thoroughbred meetings available for BetAmerica horseplayers.
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Playing Saturday’s guaranteed Late Pick 5 at Churchill Downs on a $50 budget
The premier races for older horses during the spring meet, the Fleur de Lis (G2) and Stephen Foster (G2), are among four stakes being offered on Saturday’s 11-race program at Churchill Downs , and the Late Pick 5 carries a $250,000 guarantee.
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Derby Remix: Tiz the Law starts a new chapter
With Tiz the Law bringing Sackatoga Stable the Belmont Trophy, they're finally getting to live a story they long sought for.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 26, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby Future Wager: 5 horses of value in Pool 5
The postponement of the Kentucky Derby until Sept. 5 has triggered the addition of a few more future wager pools than originally planned.
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Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Cafe Pharoah
With Cafe Pharoah named as an individual betting interest in this weekend’s Pool 5 of the KDFW, Japan’s newest dirt star heading to Churchill Downs just got a little more tangible.
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Holland's North America Racing Picks for June 26
Ruidoso Downs
Race 4
#4 Myhotrodlincoln (5-2) was prominent from the start when third facing better over 5 furlongs in his latest in his first start since being claimed by Casey Lambert in March. Lambert has won with 24% of his runners a ...
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The bettor's guide to hockey analytics
Hockey analytics have undergone quite a transformation in recent years, with so many ways to break down one of the fastest games in the world.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 26, 2020
We look ahead to a busy weekend of racing with the Jury as they join Jason to talk about the big Stephen Foster card at Churchill Downs. Jason also looks ahead to the Ohio Derby and Just a Game card at Belmont Park. ...
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Australian racing picks for Gold Coast and Geelong
Australian racing kicks off nice and early tonight, with the first of nine races from the Gold Coast scheduled for 9:12 p.m. ET. Three other thoroughbred meetings from Down Under are available for BetAmerica players, including Moruya, Scone and Geelong.
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Churchill Downs: Is Tom's d'Etat vulnerable in the Stephen Foster?
Tom's d'Etat is 1-1 on the morning line for Saturday's Stephen Foster (G2) at Churchill Downs, and determining if he's a deserving favorite is key to handicapping the race.
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Belmont Park graded stakes plays for Saturday
A quartet of graded stakes races highlight a fine Saturday card at Belmont Park .
Race 7 - Vagrancy (G3)
Fillies and mares will travel 6 1/2 furlongs on the main strip in an intriguing race. Arnaud Delacour’s #3 Chalon will make her seas ...
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Churchill Downs: Betting multi-race wagers on Stephen Foster Day
An exciting afternoon of racing is on tap at Churchill Downs on Saturday, with four graded stakes events slated to close out the 11-race card.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 25, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Analyzing Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager
The first of three additional pools for the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW), Pool 5 begins Friday at noon (EDT) and closes Sunday at 6 p.m. The Kentucky Derby has been rescheduled for Sept. 5, and two horses stand out from the rest presently.
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How to bet the Just A Game Stakes
A standout field of seven will run one-mile over the Belmont outer lawn in Saturday’s $250,000 Just a Game (G1). The field is marked by the return of the sensational Uni.
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Celebrate news of fans allowed at the Kentucky Derby with a free Derby bet offer for new players
New players with TwinSpires can opt-in this weekend for a free $10 Kentucky Derby bet to celebrate the return of fans for Derby and Oaks 146
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 25, 2020) – In celebration of the announcement that fans will be able to attend ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 25, 2020
It's Horseplayer Thursday and we're excited to welcome in Dennis Montoro to join us to talk about his horseplaying, using a model system, betting, and more! ...
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Stakes And Series Present Divisions’ Top Trotters, Pacers
This edition should look a bit more like the pre-pandemic harness blogs, since some of our feature races fall into stakes categories for the first time this season. Other selected features are included. As is our function, we suggest outside contende ...
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Fleur de Lis: Who's coming in hot, and who's not
A “Win and You’re In” berth to the Breeders’ Cup Distaff is on the line in the Fleur de Lis H. (G2), one of four graded stakes races scheduled to be run on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
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Australian racing picks for Kembla Grange and Moe
BetAmerica horseplayers are spoiled for choice tonight, with five Thoroughbred meetings available to bet from Down Under.
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Stephen Foster Stakes Tip Sheet
The $500,000 Stephen Foster (G2) will be run Saturday as race 10 at Churchill Downs. The 1 1/8-mile dirt race is for older horses and it drew a solid field of eight.
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Australian harness racing: Albion Park on tap
Australian harness racing wagering at BetAmerica returns June 24 at 11 p.m. ET, which is Thursday afternoon, June 25 at Albion Park in Queensland.
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In Japan, the Takarazuka Kinen is the last big race until fall
Ron Flatter looks at the final big race until fall in Japan, where three of the last six $1 trifecta payouts exceeded $2,300 with a high of $4,942 five years ago.
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Stephen Foster Stakes exotics Plays
A fine field of eight will compete in the lucrative $500,000 Stephen Foster (G2) at Churchill Downs on Saturday, the winner will also earn a berth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 24, Gulfstream Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Tiz the Law installed as 7-2 favorite in KDFW Pool 5
Tiz the Law is expected to go favored in Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) that opens Friday at noon (EDT) and closes Sunday at 6 p.m.
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How to bet the Fleur de Lis Stakes
A standout field of seven will run 1 ⅛ miles at Churchill Downs on Saturday in the $200,000 Fleur de Lis (G2).
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Holland's North American Racing Picks for June 24
Thoroughbred racing is back in full swing, with more than a dozen tracks offering live racing fare today, and Tim has picks for Tampa Bay Downs, Delaware Park, Parx, Canterbury Park, and Penn National.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 24, 2020
We're talking Canadian racing as we welcome in Matt Jukich from Century Mile to talk about their opening day, lowering takeout, and more. Then Jason previews opening day at Emerald Downs. ...
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The Derby Decimal Classifications: June 23
A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 23, Canterbury Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North American Racing Picks for June 23
Canterbury Park
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Sprinters on grass include #2 Snoose Goose (4-1) , who has a win from two previous turf attempts and was last seen finishing fourth at Fair Grounds in early-March. Son of The Factor is out of a stake-placed mare and ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 23, 2020
We catch up on the news of the day and then welcome in Hall of Fame jockey Ramon Dominguez to talk Belmont Stakes, his riding career, how riding has changed, and more! Jason also debuts a new song parody! ...
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Midnight Bisou-Serengeti Empress clash in Fleur de Lis on Stephen Foster Day at Churchill Downs
Saturday’s Stephen Foster Day program features four stakes, two of them Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” races, including the $200,000 Fleur de Lis.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: June 22, 2020
Tiz the Law wins the Belmont and Cafe Pharoah dominates Japan. Stay up to speed on the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a roundup of all the latest news.
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Hong Kong Spot Plays: Playing a Moreira double on Happy Valley’s penultimate night
Following a one-week hiatus, midweek racing will return to Hong Kong on Wednesday with a 9-race card at Happy Valley.
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Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 21
A weekly look at under the radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 22, Delaware Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North America Racing Picks for June 22
Lone Star Park
Race 9
#4 Lookin Sharp (8-1) faded to finish unplaced after vying for the early lead in her latest over 7 furlongs on the main track here last month in her first start after a short break. Filly finished unplaced in one pr ...
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Happy Saver, Yaupon debut with winning efforts
A weekly series analyzing recent maiden winners poised to join the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 22, 2020
We look back at the Belmont Stakes day card including Tiz the Law's big win in the feature. We also discuss the Wise Dan Stakes from Churchill, Santa Anita's closing weekend, and more! ...
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Holland's North America Racing Picks for June 21
Show - Place - Win at Ruidoso and TwinSpires! Bonuses are up for grabs with our Ruidoso promotion and check the Ruidoso website for their free official daily program. ...
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Big Feature Wins At $21, $17 Highlight Multi-Track Hits
Here is our Update, a report on our hits and misses from the past week of harness racing across North America.. Thursday, June 18 Our Woodbine/Mohawk (WoMo) Power Plays (PP) did not contribute much to the exotics available in the Pick 3 or the sin ...
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Stakes spot plays for closing day at Santa Anita
A pair of graded stakes races on the turf course rank as the feature events on closing day at Santa Anita, and we're playing both on a $50 budget.
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Hanson: Thoughts on Churchill Downs' Late Pick 4
Churchill Downs, has a strong 11-race program on Saturday highlighted by older grass horses in the Wise Dan (G2). Here are thoughts on the Late Pick 4.
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The best $10 bet on the Belmont Stakes undercard
Looking to build your bankroll for playing the Belmont Stakes? Let’s take $10 and endeavor to start the Belmont Park card on a winning note with a price play in the Woody Stephens (G1).
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Scully: Belmont Stakes undercard spot plays
Saturday marks the first time the Belmont Stakes will kick off the Triple Crown, and the 152nd running highlights a dynamite 12-race program that includes five undercard stakes.
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Derby Remix: Afleet Alex's feet won't fail him
Though "Feet Don't Fail Me Now" focuses mainly on speed, Afleet Alex's feet were there for him for more reasons than just being fast.
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How to bet the Wise Dan and Audubon Stakes
Belmont Park isn’t the only track hosting quality Thoroughbred racing this weekend. Churchill Downs will join the fray with a pair of stakes races Saturday.
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Pick 3 and Pick 4 plays for Belmont Stakes Day
The Belmont Stakes (G1) is the main attraction on Saturday at Belmont Park, but the 12-race card is stacked from start to finish with competitive and classy events.
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Holland's North America Racing Picks for June 20
Show - Place - Win at Ruidoso and TwinSpires! Bonuses are up for grabs with our Ruidoso promotion and check the Ruidoso website for their free official daily program. ...
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 19, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Scully: How I’m playing the Belmont Stakes
With Tiz the Law the only Grade 1 winner in the 10 horse field pegged at 6-5 on the morning line for on Saturday, how should we bet the Belmont Stakes?
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Hanson's Spot Plays for Day 5 of Royal Ascot 2020
The most action-packed Day 5 in Royal Ascot history is on Saturday as the re-shuffled schedule includes both of the meet's top miles for 3-year-olds.
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How to bet the Woody Stephens Stakes
A compact, but talented, field of five will take aim on the $250,000 Woody Stephens (G1) at Belmont Park on Saturday.
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How to bet the Saturday turf stakes at Belmont Park
A pair of excellent graded stakes races for sophomores on the lawn are part of the Belmont S. (G1) undercard on Saturday.
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Holland's North American Racing Picks for June 19
Tim has a couple picks for Churchill Downs today, as well as a spot play for Belmont Park, Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park, Woodbine, and Ruidoso Downs.
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How to bet the Audubon Stakes
An octet of 3-year-olds will run 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs turf Saturday in the $100,000 Audubon S.
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The greatest father-daughter duos in sports
Like father, like daughter, these famous duos achieved incredible success on and off the playing field. In honor of Father’s Day on Sunday, let’s look back on the five greatest father-daughter duos in sports.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 19, 2020
We look ahead to the Belmont Stakes as Jessica Paquette joins the show to talk about Saturday's big race. Jason also looks ahead to closing weekend at Santa Anita and the Wise Dan at Churchill Downs. ...
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Santa Anita stakes analysis: Playing a pair of $20 exactas
The Santa Anita spring meet is winding down, but the action will end on a high note with a bevy of stakes races on closing weekend.
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Saturday Stakes Spot Plays for Santa Anita
A trio of stakes races, two of which are of the graded variety, highlight a 12-race card at Santa Anita on Saturday.
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Selections for Saturday’s features at Royal Ascot 2020
The fifth day of Royal Ascot is arguably the biggest beneficiary of the schedule switcheroo . Loaded with three Group 1s and a pair of Group 2s for juveniles, Saturday’s finale sends the meeting off with a bang.
The eight-race card begins early ...
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How to bet the Wise Dan Stakes
A well-matched field of 11 will go postward in the $200,000 Wise Dan (G2) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
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3 exactas to consider for the Belmont Stakes
BetAmerica's Belmont Stakes exacta insurance provides bettors with a unique opportunity for playing the first leg of the Triple Crown.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 18, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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How bet the Jaipur Stakes
A field of eight will go postward in a very competitive edition of the $250,000 Jaipur (G1) at Belmont Park on Saturday.
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How to bet the Acorn Stakes
A talented field of seven sophomore fillies will go one-mile at Belmont Park on Saturday in the $300,000 Acorn (G1).
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The Belmont Stakes Tipsheet
Bet the Belmont Stakes with our free expert picks and download our free betting guide!
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Holland's North America Racing Picks for June 18
Tim will look to build the bankroll for a big weekend of racing action, tabbing spot plays today for Churchill Downs, Indiana Grand, Woodbine, and Canterbury Park.
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Belmont Stakes: Who's coming in hot, and who's not?
Which horses are entering the Belmont Stakes in peak form, and which horses appear to have reached the ceiling of their potential?
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 18, 2020
Jason looks ahead to the Belmont Stakes and discusses the draw and then looks at the undercard stakes events. ...
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Mighty Multi-Track Harness Menu Adds Hoosier And More
There are more tracks to peruse this weekend, as reopening in the East blossoms for horse racing day and night. Check your TwinSpires accounts and manage your money smartly, hopefully with our help as we offer selected features around North America. ...
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Finding the Belmont Stakes Horse for the Course
An field of 10 3-year-olds, led by two-time Grade 1 hero Tiz the Law, headlines the 152nd running of the $1 million Belmont Stakes (G1) on Saturday.
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Australian harness racing: Albion Park analysis
Australian harness racing is back at BetAmerica on Wednesday, June 17 at 11 p.m ET, which is Thursday afternoon, June 18, at Albion Park in Queensland.
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Selections for Friday's features at Royal Ascot 2020
After a couple handicap-dominated cards, Day 4 of Royal Ascot on Friday is filled mostly with Group stakes action.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 17, Royal Ascot
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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The odds-on failures to start the Triple Crown
Belmont Stakes odds and trends
Tiz The Law is on the verge of making some Triple Crown history even before the gates fly open Saturday for the 152nd running of the Belmont Stakes .
If pari-mutuel bettors follow the trend established in fut ...
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Holland’s North America Race Picks for June 17
Tim has studied today’s racing action, landing on a pair of picks for Gulfstream Park, Delaware Park, and Canterbury.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 17, 2020
We look ahead to Canterbury Park's Wednesday program that features two stakes events. We then welcome in Kevin Gorg from Canterbury to talk about the new season, his time covering racing and hockey in Minnesota, and more! ...
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Selections for Thursday's features at Royal Ascot 2020
Thursday's action at Royal Ascot is heavier on handicaps rather than Group stakes. The story of the day will be Stradivarius' attempt at a threepeat in the meet highlight, the 2 1/2-mile Gold Cup (G1).
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The Derby Decimal Classifications: June 16
A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 16, Lone Star Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North America Race Picks for June 16
Tim Holland provides free expert picks for Indiana Grand, Canterbury Park, Lone Star Park and Thistledown today.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 16, 2020
We discuss the news of the day and then welcome in one of the leading owners in the country Danny Caldwell. Danny joins us to talk about his stable, the claiming game, and much more! ...
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Selections for Wednesday’s features at Royal Ascot 2020
Aidan O’Brien has a realistic chance of sweeping all three – the marquee Prince of Wales’s (G1) that offers a berth to the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1); the Hampton Court (G3) for classic hopefuls; and the Windsor Court for juveniles. But as ever at Royal Ascot, there’s no shortage of intrigue.
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Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 20
A weekly look at under the radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: June 15, 2020
Keeler analyzes the current Kentucky Derby picture With the Belmont Stakes coming up amidst a Triple Crown pandemic reshuffling.
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